Orders, Decorations and Medals

A Great War M.C. group of three awarded to Second Lieutenant D. Simpson, Seaforth Highlanders

Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; British War and Victory Medals (2 Lieut.), nearly extremely fine (3) £400-500

M.C. London Gazette 26 July 1917. ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, whilst in charge of a line of posts, he held his ground with his platoon against an enemy attack and later in the day counter-attacked and pushed the enemy back with great vigour. He was severely wounded early in the day, but retained command until carried off by stretcher bearers after dark. He has since lost his leg. His personal example was splendid’.

Attributed to Donald Simpson who entered the France/Flanders theatre of war as a Private in the Highland Light Infantry on 22 November 1915 and was awarded the 1914-15 Star. Later commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the 1st/5th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, he was badly wounded in his ‘M.C. winning’ action at the battle of Roeux on 16 May 1917, and died of his wounds on 19 May. He was buried in the Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. He was the son of John and Christina Simpson of 11 Albion Street, Dowanhill, Glasgow. Sold with copied research.

Note: other officers with the same name and rank: a ‘2nd Lieutenant D. Simpson’ is listed in the November 1918 Army List serving with 5th Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment. Another ‘2nd Lieutenant D. Simpson’, 1st Battalion Welsh Regiment, who was also awarded the M.C., was killed in action, 2 June 1917.